Director of Outpatient Services
Location: Onsite in Mesa, Arizona
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Relocation Assistance - We’ll support your move with a generous relocation package.
- Professional Growth & Career Pathing - your development is our priority.
- Executive Mentorship – Paired with a corporate clinical support from day one.
- Competitive Salary & Bonuses.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with Company Match.
- Generous PTO - Includes vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, and mental health days.
- Industry-Leading Training & Support - You’ll be paired with a corporate clinical mentor from day one.
About Us
Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital is a dedicated inpatient behavioral health center providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams deliver personalized care in a safe, structured environment designed to promote healing, dignity, and long-term recovery. With a focus on stabilization, support, and skill-building, Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital helps individuals and families navigate mental health challenges with strength and hope.
Why Join Us
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to making a real impact in behavioral health. At Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital, you’ll work alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your work helps patients build healthier futures.
Responsibilities
Clinical & Operational Leadership
- Oversee day-to-day operations and clinical program for PHP and IOP services, including occasional facilitation of groups.
- Achieve key business objectives including ADC, visits, revenue, EBITDA, patient retention, patient satisfaction, and clinical quality outcomes.
- Monitor KPIs regularly and adjust operations to meet goals, address barriers, and ensure continuous improvement.
- Serve as a visible leader with internal stakeholders to drive step-down admissions from inpatient units and build advocacy for outpatient care/behavioral health care continuum.
- Actively support business development and outreach activities to enhance brand awareness and drive direct admissions.
- Coordinate weekly group assignments and session topics to balance clinician workloads and tailor care to patient cohort needs.
- Utilize feedback, patient outcome data, and satisfaction surveys to enhance care delivery and program relevance and to ensure services remain accessible and responsive to the needs of the target population.
- Collaborate with divisional and corporate leadership on identifying and implementing strategic growth initiatives, including expansion planning and program development.
Team Development & Supervision
- Hire, onboard, and retain a high-performing team.
- Provide supervision, training, and mentorship for clinical and support staff, including therapists, counselors, BHAs, and students.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with all relevant licensure, accreditation, regulatory, and contractual obligations (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state laws).
- Develop and assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient records and services delivered.
Requirements
- Required to be a Master’s or Doctorate-level Licensed Clinician – e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD.
- Minimum of 4 years in behavioral healthcare, including 2+ years of operations and managerial experience.
- Experience with PHP and IOP levels of care strongly preferred.
- Preference for experience working with acute psychiatric hospital and/or residential SUD treatment providers.
Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctorate-level Licensed Clinician – e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PhD (Clinical, Counseling or Educational Psychology), or PsyD.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises a team of employees.